The Federal Government has said that the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026 will serve as a global platform to correct misconceptions about Nigeria and promote the country’s progress under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at the official unveiling of the WPRF Abuja […]
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has extended warm birthday wishes to former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on his 69th birthday. In a goodwill message posted on his official X handle on Tuesday, Atiku […]
In a groundbreaking step toward energy independence, the governors of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have jointly committed ₦50 billion to establish Nigeria’s first Tri-State Electricity Market, aimed at boosting power generation and supply across the North-West region. The initiative, launched in partnership with Future Energies Africa (FEA) the core investor in Kano Electricity […]
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber who disguised himself in a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform in a bid to evade security checks. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Chinecherem Ugwuagu, was apprehended by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol on October 11, 2025, along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway. […]
*CAN Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Dialogue, Pledges Continued Partnership for Peace* The Presidency has dismissed claims circulating in some Western media outlets describing the security crisis in parts of Nigeria as a “Christian genocide,” saying such reports misrepresent the nation’s complex security realities. The clarification came during a high-level meeting between the Special […]
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public against falling victim to fake social media accounts impersonating its Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission described the circulation of such fraudulent accounts as a deliberate attempt by scammers to mislead unsuspecting members of the public and […]
Enugu Residents Brace for 10-Day Blackout as TCN Residents of Enugu State are set to experience a 10-day power outage following an announcement by MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) over planned maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) at the New Haven transmission station. According to MEDL, the outage will run from October […]
In a brazen daylight heist that has stunned France and the global art community, a group of thieves on Sunday broke into the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris and escaped with eight “priceless” pieces of royal jewellery, despite the museum’s advanced security systems. According to French police, the heist occurred around 9:30 a.m., less […]
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Algerian counterpart, Brahim Boughali, to enhance parliamentary cooperation and promote shared democratic values between both nations. The agreement, signed in Algiers during Abbas’s working visit, aims to institutionalise legislative exchanges and collaboration in law-making, governance, and […]
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has urged his teammates to build on their thrilling victory over Liverpool, describing it as a statement performance that must mark the beginning of a consistent run of form for the club. United stunned their rivals with a 2-1 win at Anfield, marking their first victory there in nearly […]
